Fantasy Football: Top daily fantasy picks for Week 5

Fantasy Football: Top daily fantasy picks for Week 5

Overall, it was a decent week for last week’s picks. Russell Wilson took care of business against the Colts, Leonard Fournette produced and the tight end streak against the Giants continued with Cameron Brate.

QB: Aaron Rodgers, Packers (at Cowboys)

This could be a good week to pay up for quarterbacks. Now that Draftkings no longer includes the Sunday night game in their Millionaire Maker, the pool of players is smaller. At $8,100 on DK, and possibly looking at a shootout in Big D, Rodgers is fine to pay up for. Then it’s about finding value at the other positions. Dallas has struggled against the pass through four weeks, so expect Rodgers to sling it Sunday.

RB: Melvin Gordon, Chargers (at Giants)

Gordon did very little damage in Week 4 against the Eagles, but Philadelphia has a stout defensive line and are currently No. 2 in rushing yards allowed per game. The Giants are 28th. Expect the Chargers to get Gordon back involved more, like he was the first three weeks of the season, as L.A. looks to avoid an 0-5 start. He also costs just $6,000 on Draftkings. Jacquizz Rodgers rushed for 83 yards on 16 carries and also added two catches for 25 yards last week against New York.

WR: Pierre Garcon, 49ers (at Colts)

The Colts continue to show they have an overall weak passing defense and Garcon is still a talented wide receiver, despite having a sub-par quarterback. He’s struggled on the road this season, but this will also be the easiest matchup he’s had on the road, as Seattle and the Rams have solid secondaries. Garcon should catch some passes for his $6,100 price tag.

TE: Antonio Gates, Chargers (at Giants)

I could be pushing my luck here with the Giants streak, but we’re also talking about Antonio Gates, who isn’t fading into obscurity just yet. He still has that strong rapport with Philip Rivers. This could also be the breakout week for Hunter Henry, who scored his first touchdown of the season last week against the Eagles. Gates will cost you $3,300 on Draftkings, while Henry is $500 more.

D/ST: Titans (at Dolphins)

I’m probably crazy for suggesting a defense that just allowed 57 points. But Deshaun Watson is playing out of his mind right now, while Jay Cutler is just out of his mind. The Dolphins offense has stunk the last two weeks, including becoming the first team to ever be shut out in London.